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Word Origin & History

late 14c., from Old French taffetas (early 14c.), from Italian taffeta, ultimately from Persian taftah "silk or linen cloth," noun use of taftah, past participle of taftan "to shine," also "to twist, spin." Applied to different fabrics at different times (and cf. tapestry).

Example Sentences for taffeta

How does this design differ from the taffeta with the design?

The curtain, of taffeta, cut cross-wise, is not gathered in the seam.

And the knight, Sir Oliver Lollio, swore he would bestow a taffeta petticoat on thee, but to break his fast with thee.

Taffeta and silk, as well as fine parchment, were used for the mounts.

Instinctively she sensed when taffeta was to be superseded by foulard.

Chintz and taffeta and fine velvet are all appropriate to use.

The bands of the horses were of taffeta gilded and embroidered in gold.

The same is to be said of the pieces of taffeta as to their purchase and sale.

Women's dresses were of satin, taffeta, and velvet, and were made by dressmakers.

I had taffeta last year, with velvet and satin this winter; but I don't know what I'll get yet this summer.